Rhubarb Lemonade

This refreshing drink was a created by Quick & Simple's Perfect Picnic Dish Contest runner-up Shelly Stetsko of Castlegar, British Columbia.

Level:
Easy

Yield:
8 servings

Serves:
8

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Ingredients

6 lemons

2 stalk rhubarb

1 c. sugar

4 c. water

Directions

Using a vegetable peeler, peel zest from 4 lemons. Squeeze juice from peeled and remaining lemons to measure 1 cup.

Combine rhubarb, lemon zest, sugar and 2 cups water in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar is dissolved and rhubarb is very tender. Strain mixture through a sieve; add lemon juice, then chill thoroughly. When ready to serve, pour mixture into pitcher. Add remaining 2 cups water. Pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices.